York jail, York, Maine, 7839-A

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1884

GUSN

GUSN-389736

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Description

The image depicts the York Jail in York, Maine. The structure is a large wooden building with multiple chimneys and small windows, surrounded by a stone wall and grassy area. Lines of laundry are visible hanging in front of the building. A church steeple is seen in the background to the left.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jails (buildings)
exterior views
trees
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP026973
A-Series negative 7839-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC021

Collection Name

Emma Lewis Coleman photographic collection, 1880s

Date of Acquisition

1925

Reference Code

PC021.001.002.7839-A

Date Notes

Acquired month: 04

Places

York county (Maine) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Coleman, Emma Lewis (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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